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  • Motive is debated in death-row order - outgoing governor's staff chief's racketeering scandal trial

    01/13/2003 3:05:20 AM PST · by MeekOneGOP · 12 replies · 198+ views
    Associated Press ^ | January 13, 2003 | Associated Press Staff
    Motive is debated in death-row order Execution foes back governor; others say he acted to hide scandal 01/13/2003 Associated Press CHICAGO - As Illinois begins emptying its death row by order of the governor, opponents of capital punishment are setting their sights on wider reforms. Meanwhile, death-penalty supporters are questioning Gov. George Ryan's motives. On Saturday, Mr. Ryan commuted the sentences of all 167 condemned inmates - most to life in prison without parole. Opponents of capital punishment praise it as a bold move. "It's going to reinforce the emerging impression in the minds of the American public that...